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Sitting on what was an island in the now dry East Baray, this is a large, three-story temple-mountain crowned by five towers, like a miniature Angkor Wat. It was built by Rajendravarman II in the 10th century. Many structures are in poor shape, but the temple is best known for its massive (restored) elephant statues.
The East Mebon is a 10th Century temple at Angkor, Cambodia. Built during the reign of King Rajendravarman, it stands on what was an artificial island at the center of the now dry East Baray reservoir.
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Located on the eastern edge of the Angkor Archaeological Park. The name Banteay Samre translates into the citadel of the ancient people of Indochina. The single towered temple is beautifully restored.
A platform attached to the ruins of Phimeanakas famous for its elephant carvings, which was used by King Jayavarman VII to view his victorious armies returning to the ancient city.